Plymouth announces Tree Lighting, Winter 5K

Saturday

Dec 8, 2018 at 3:01 AM

PLYMOUTH — The annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Dec. 7 at Town Square followed by the Winter Lights 5K Road Race.

The race starts on Court Street at South Russell Street and proceeds northbound to right on Nelson Street to south on Water Street. Runners will turn left on Union Street through Stephen’s Field and travel northbound on Sandwich Street to the finish at Shirley Square.

The following street closures will be in effect from 4 to 9 p.m. for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Road Race:

Court Street, Main Street and Main Street Extension from Brewster Street to Water Street will be closed to all north and southbound traffic

Market Street at Summer Street will be closed to all traffic to Town Square

Leyden Street at Water Street will be closed to all westbound traffic

South Russell Street will be closed at the Town Hall

In addition to the above the following temporary traffic restrictions will be in place for the Winter Lights 5K Road Race beginning at approximately 6 p.m.:

Traffic southbound on Court Street will be diverted westbound on Olmstead Terrace. This restriction in place until last runner enters Nelson Street.

No through traffic from Allerton Street at Clyfton and Vernon streets. These restrictions in place until last runner passes Samoset Street.

No through traffic from Water Street at Brewster and Chilton streets. These restrictions in place until last runner passes Samoset Street.

No southbound traffic on Court Street from Samoset Street. These restrictions in place until last runner passes Samoset Street.